16 FORD MODEL A
Greasing the Car
In order to properly force lubricant to all parts equipped with
the conical shaped fittings, a high pressure compressor gun is
employed. With this gun the lubricant can be forced in under a
pressure of 2000 pounds or more per square inch, thus assuring
a more thorough and
positive lubrication than can be accom-
plished any other way.
A compressor gun is supplied
with the tool cqwpment of each
car, and by means of this device, lubricant can be forced into
all bearings provided with conical shaped fittings.
Flr,ure 7
Compresaor Lubricating Gun
Filling the Compressor
Remove top cap and plunger
assembly (see
Fig. 7 ). Fill the
barrel with lubricant. Pack the
lubricant solidly. To avoid air
pockets, tap the nozzle gently
on a board or work bench while
filling. To prevent lubricant
backing up and soiling hands,
FILL UP ONLY TO THE
TOP OF THE LETTERING
ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE
BARREL.
Operating the Compressor
When the compressor is
pressed against the conical
shaped fittings, the plunger
moves forward, forcing the
lubricant
in the nozzle directly
through the fitting into the
bearing, under an extremely
high pressure.
When the pressure on the
handle is released, grasp the
barrel of the compressor with
one hand and draw back the
handle with the o her, so as to
load the compressor and make
it ready to deliver a charge of
lubricant with t~e next forward
thrust.
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